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Wynne Gray: Dynamic Crockett a vital cog in ruthless machine

The relentless squeeze started from the man in the No1 Crusaders jersey and carried on through the pack and into their backline, writes Wynne Gray.

Paul Lewis: Play ball! America's favourite pastime

Richard Loe: McCaw slots into a firing machine

The new Wallaby coach would have dearly wanted his boys to beat the Crusaders in his first match against a NZ team since his Wallaby appointment, writes Richard Loe. Bad luck, Ewen.

Paul Lewis: Clean reps sold down the river

Perhaps the thing that grates most of all about the latest rash of track stars falling to positive drugs test is that so many seem to be living in that great river in Egypt.

Paul Lewis: America's Cup groups like 'small children'

The America's Cup Event Authority has launched a jury protest against Italian syndicate Luna Rossa for not showing up at a party, writes Paul Lewis.

Richie Barnett: Origin gives Aussies big advantage over Kiwis

Watching State of Origin on Wednesday night confirmed to me how hard Australia will be to beat at this year's World Cup.

Paul Lewis: Fake names lead to blame game

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Wynne Gray: Simplifying confusing laws should be a priority for IRB

Rugby's absurd laws remain the greatest blight on the game, writes Wynne Gray. The sport's rulers have failed to keep pace with improvements like lineout lifting and defensive strengths to leave a game which is increasingly perplexing.

Gregor Paul: Where now for Deans? Not here

A return to New Zealand just doesn't feel like it would be the right for Robbie Deans or the right thing for New Zealand rugby, writes Gregor Paul.

Dana Johannsen: Fuss over Cup just gets harder to explain

While it's called the America's Cup, it's not an event that resonates with the everyday American sports fan, writes Dana Johannsen.

Chris Rattue: Dire end to reign of out-of-depth Deans

That settles that, then. Robbie Deans will leave the Wallabies with a big F for failure stamped on his record, writes Chris Rattue. "His selections have been amazingly inconsistent."

Gregor Paul: Red flags fly over Marshall's worth

Just wait for the incredulous howls when, as will almost certainly happen, the NZRU refuse to throw any money at Benji Marshall, writes Gregor Paul.

Andrew Alderson: Hard to call spin king's next move

Daniel Vettori's decision to opt out of a 2013-14 contract with New Zealand Cricket is a magnanimous and pragmatic move, says Andrew Alderson.

Paul Lewis: Auld Mug sinking in a storm of controversy

It's doubtful that there has ever been a more ludicrous run-in to the America's Cup.

Wynne Gray: Coach drama overshadows series decider

Subplots regularly threaten to overpower the main act in Australian rugby.

David Leggat: Influx of Aussie coaches good and bad for Kiwi sport

Two conflicting schools of thought get plenty of support on the Australianisation of New Zealand coaching ranks, writes David Leggat.

Wynne Gray: Anzac 'dream team' centenary games idea needs work

Everyone in Australian rugby has theories as the sport suffers in the popularity stakes decided by attendances and television ratings.